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Cheapest car rental rates
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$79.43
per day
Rental office
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$79.78
per day
In terminal
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$82.39
per day
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Nissan Altima
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$89.21
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$98.83
per day
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$109.86
per day
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$110.85
per day
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Unlimited mileage
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Dodge Durango
or similar Premium Crossover
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$117.22
per day
Rental office
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:50 on 05/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Carlsbad
- Top 20 locations near Carlsbad
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Carlsbad and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 24, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Carlsbad in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$96 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
40–48 km/h
or
25–30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88–104 km/h
or
55–65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.24 per liter or $4.69 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.24 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.57 per liter or $5.94 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Carlsbad
- San Diegofrom $59.31 per day45.5 km / 28.27 miles away
- Santa Anafrom $61.18 per day81.7 km / 50.77 miles away
- Riversidefrom $60.53 per day89.1 km / 55.36 miles away
- Anaheimfrom $38.02 per day100 km / 62.14 miles away
- Palm Springsfrom $74.75 per day106 km / 65.87 miles away
- Ontariofrom $60.53 per day108.5 km / 67.42 miles away
- Long Beachfrom $29.55 per day110.6 km / 68.72 miles away
- Los Angelesfrom $46.00 per day136.8 km / 85 miles away
- Hollywoodfrom $60.53 per day144.2 km / 89.6 miles away
- Beverly Hillsfrom $48.71 per day146.3 km / 90.91 miles away
- Santa Monicafrom $40.61 per day149.4 km / 92.83 miles away
- Burbankfrom $68.73 per day150.9 km / 93.76 miles away
- Santa Barbarafrom $63.53 per day266.1 km / 165.35 miles away
- Bakersfieldfrom $74.75 per day296.7 km / 184.36 miles away
- Visaliafrom $74.54 per day400.4 km / 248.8 miles away
- Fresnofrom $57.03 per day461.8 km / 286.95 miles away
- Mammoth Lakesfrom $59.52 per day525.5 km / 326.53 miles away
- Montereyfrom $58.71 per day571.1 km / 354.87 miles away
- San Josefrom $41.22 per day625.1 km / 388.42 miles away
- Oaklandfrom $56.42 per day688.6 km / 427.88 miles away
Top 20 locations near Carlsbad
- San Diego Airportfrom $59.31 per day44.7 km / 27.78 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom $123.33 per day70.5 km / 43.81 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom $61.18 per day81.7 km / 50.77 miles away
- Palm Springs Airportfrom $74.75 per day106 km / 65.87 miles away
- Ontario Airportfrom $70.59 per day107.3 km / 66.67 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom $74.75 per day111.4 km / 69.22 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from $46.00 per day136.8 km / 85 miles away
- Los Angeles Airportfrom $54.19 per day138.2 km / 85.87 miles away
- Pasadena Downtownfrom $79.78 per day138.7 km / 86.18 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom $68.73 per day155.5 km / 96.62 miles away
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom $63.53 per day277.2 km / 172.24 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom $74.75 per day304.1 km / 188.96 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom $57.03 per day462.4 km / 287.32 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom $58.71 per day566.6 km / 352.07 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom $41.22 per day632.2 km / 392.83 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom $56.42 per day678.9 km / 421.85 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom $54.77 per day680 km / 422.53 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom $32.28 per day695.6 km / 432.23 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom $57.40 per day730.5 km / 453.91 miles away
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom $59.52 per day778.5 km / 483.74 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
2 rental locations
When to book in Carlsbad and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Carlsbad?
Car rental prices in Carlsbad vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJuly | Most expensive month May | |
| A good deal $83 | Cheapest supplier Enterprise | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Carlsbad
$77
$38
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
$70
in May
May
Jun
$48
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Carlsbad is July (when prices average $47.98 per day). This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 31% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average $69.59).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Carlsbad?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Carlsbad is May, and the least popular is May.
Monthly searches in Carlsbad by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Same as average in May
May
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Carlsbad?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 6 days, and in May, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Carlsbad
7
3
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
2 days in May
May
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $79 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 24, 2026)
Prices are lowest during July, starting at $48 for an Economy car and highest in May, when economy cars start at $70. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Carlsbad is May, while the least popular month is May.
Carlsbad hosts: Enterprise, Budget, Avis. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$96
Lowest daily price
$79
Total cars available
49
Top 3 suppliers in Carlsbad in 2026
Enterprise
1 location
8.8
Very Good
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.5
$79–$221
per day
Most popular location
5245 Car Country Dr
Budget
1 location
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$80–$111
per day
Most popular location
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Avis
1 location
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
8.0
$82–$112
per day
Most popular location
Mcclellan Palomar Airport, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
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